Skip to content
1 min left · finish 11:28 PM
Email
N
Reading Current
Nittany CurrentReading: Berks County hub, Pagoda views
Good evening, Columbus☀️68°F · Clear
BusinessCommunityArtsSchoolsGovernmentSportsReal EstateTechnologyDiningHealthSearchSaved

Advertisement · Why this ad?

  1. Home
  2. /Community
  3. /Geisinger launching new study examining 'forever chemicals'
Community

Geisinger launching new study examining 'forever chemicals'

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

More from Marcus →
Managing Editor · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
Text size
Typeface
Line spacing
Theme
Focus mode
Email
Geisinger launching new study examining 'forever chemicals' — Reading Community news

(WHTM) -- PFAs, also known as forever chemicals, have been a hot topic in Pennsylvania recently, particularly when it comes to their use in firefighting equipment. However, there has also been concern about their presence in local water supplies. To address these concerns, Geisinger is introducing a new research initiative called the PERSIST Study, which [...]

Up nextPennsylvania Democrats invest over $400,000 to flip State House seatCommunity · 1 min read

More Community stories

Pennsylvania Democrats invest over $400,000 to flip State House seat — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
Community

Pennsylvania Democrats invest over $400,000 to flip State House seat

By Katherine Langford

Central Pennsylvania Marine killed in crash — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
Community

Central Pennsylvania Marine killed in crash

By Katherine Langford

Over 200,000 Sienna Hybrid vehicles recalled; NHTSA reports — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
Community

Over 200,000 Sienna Hybrid vehicles recalled; NHTSA reports

By Marcus Chen

Cargo thieves swipe 3,000 pounds of snow crab in Pennsylvania while truck driver slept — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
Community

Cargo thieves swipe 3,000 pounds of snow crab in Pennsylvania while truck driver slept

By Katherine Langford

Also covering Pennsylvania

Mount LebanonFox ChapelCranberry TownshipErieChester Springs
N

Reading Current

Part of the Nittany Current Network

Reading: Berks County hub, Pagoda views. Hyper-local community news covering 40 Pennsylvania cities.

Sections

BusinessCommunityArtsSchoolsGovernmentSports

Latest Stories

Toyota issues recall for more than 220,000 vehicles: See model affectedCast and filmmakers to join fans for ‘Hershey’ premiere on Nov. 17USPS recommends mailing ballots today in 34 states. Here's how to make sure yours countsTruck driver chased after catching thieves unloading snow crab, police sayPennsylvania Democrats invest over $400,000 to flip State House seat

About

Nittany Current publishes independent community news across Pennsylvania. Local reporters. Non-partisan. Community-first.

RSS FeedNetwork Directory

© 2026 Nittany Current — nittanycurrent.com

PrivacyTerms

A product of Edina Automation LLC

You're offline — showing the last loaded page
HomeSearchSaved